Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Pigeon Flea

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Arthropoda (artrópode)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Insecta (inseto)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Siphonaptera (Pulga)
Family	Cricetidae	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Ceratophyllus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Pigeon Flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Pigeon Flea
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Pigeon Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (18 countries).